The 'Memoir Land Questionnaire'-Takers on NPR's and NYT's Notables Lists

With congratulations to Leslie Jamison, Sarah LaBrie, Lucas Mann, Lilly Dancyger, Lucy Sante, and Annabelle Tometich.

Since 2010, in various publications, I’ve interviewed authors—mostly memoirists—about aspects of writing and publishing. Initially I did this for my own edification, as someone who was struggling to find the courage and support to write and publish my memoir. I’m still curious about other authors’ experiences, and I know many of you are, too. So, inspired by the popularity of The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire, I’ve launched The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire.

Here’s a little roundup of Memoir Land Questionnaires by six memoirists on notable lists published by NPR and The New York Times. -Sari Botton

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Clockwise from top left: Annabelle Tometich, Lilly Dancyger, Lucas Mann, Sarah LaBrie, Lucy Sante, Leslie Jamison.

This week NPR and The New York Times released their lists of notable books published in 2024. I was thrilled to find six authors who have taken The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire on one list or the other—and in the case of

Sarah Labrie

, both.

Congratulations to

Annabelle Tometich

,

Lilly Dancyger

, Lucas Mann, and Sarah Labrie, who appear on NPR’s list, and to Lucy Sante,

Leslie Jamison

, and Sarah Labrie, once again, who appear on the New York Times list!

Below are links to their thoughtful questionnaires.

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Check out all the interviews in The Memoir Land Author Questionnaire series.